UK nationals fleeing Middle East reach 100,000 as evacuation efforts continue
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Foreign secretary says one third of those who were in region have left as MPs press for support for those still stranded
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The number of UK nationals flown back from the Middle East since the start of the conflict with Iran reached 100,000 on Tuesday, Britain’s foreign secretary has said. Yvette Cooper told parliament this is a third of the 300,000 who were in the region at the outset of hostilities, many of whom were stuck when airspace was closed. The figure included tourists and Gulf residents who have temporarily left. Continue reading...